Here are some links to resources for solo entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, self-employed and small business owners. You may also want to check our the Solo Startup del.icio.us links.
Education
- The Entrepreneurial Parent
A community and career resource for parents looking to balance work and family on their own terms
Legal and Insurance
- Contract Software
Contracts and agreements developed specifically for software consulting and web design and service firms - Liability Business Insurance
Offers professional liability and errors and omissions insurance for information technology professionals - Small Business Insurance
Provides affordable small business insurance including workers compensation, general liability, and property and health coverage with free quotes available online
Marketing
- OvernightPrints.com
Quick Printing - I prefer this service if you have your own design - Search Engine Optimization Tips and Strategies
Strategies to increase your web site ranking by using search engine optimization and keyword analysis - VistaPrint
Free Business Cards (if you don’t mind their logo/marketing on the back)
Money and Finances
- Crown Financial Ministries
Financial wisdom for personal and business finances from the Bible
Small Business
- A Guide to Starting Your Business - from Particletree
Good information here - IRS - Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource
The Tax Man’s surprisingly helpful launch pad for info on our favorite subject - MasterCard Small Business Essentials Library
Many resources for small business and finance here - SBA - Small Business Startup Guide
Very helpful information on starting a business from the Small Business Administration - SCORE
Counselors to America’s Small Business. Network of volunteers with a wealth of business experience. Local meetings and seminars. - Startup Venture Toolbox
Some practical how-tos on forming a startup company - StartupNation
Source for Small Business Advice, Help Starting a Business, Entrepreneur Forum. Great Podcasts! - Startupping - A Community for Entrepreneurs
Startupping is a one-of-a-kind community resource created for Internet entrepreneurs by Internet entrepreneurs.
Solo Entrepreneurship
- 101 Essential Freelancing Resources
Lots of links from Freelance Switch to assist the solo entrepreneur - National Association for the Self-Employed
A broad range of benefits and support to help the smallest businesses succeed - The Kauffman Foundation
Research and resources for Entrepreneurship & Education - Working Solo FAQ
A helpful list on Starting a Solo Business
Technology
- Basics of Search Engine Optimization
Helpful article from 456 Berea Street - some technical info but a lot of common sense - Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
Find a free wi-fi hotspot near you - I want to…
A page of utilities that help you do stuff you want to Web 2.0 applications